noun
- plural of foehn; warm, dry winds that blow down the slopes of mountains
Usage: meteorological term
Examples
- The foehns brought unseasonably warm weather to the valley.
- Alpine regions frequently experience foehns during winter months.
- These foehns can raise temperatures by 20 degrees in just hours.
- The meteorologist predicted strong foehns would affect the region.
- Foehns are known to cause rapid snowmelt in mountainous areas.
- Local farmers welcomed the foehns after the harsh cold spell.